US EditionTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is preparing for a potential U.S. Senate campaign after a federal corruption investigation was dismissed, allowing him to strengthen his profile in the Republican Party.
- Paxton has hinted at challenging Republican Senator John Cornyn for a competitive primary battle in 2026, citing Cornyn's past criticisms of him.
- The dismissal of the investigation could provide Paxton an advantage in the primary, as noted by Texas lobbyist Bill Miller, who stated, 'There are no more clouds over him.'
- Senator Cornyn, a prominent member of the GOP, faces a challenge with Paxton indicating that his opponents will have less political attack material now that the investigation is closed.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run
The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation.
Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run
Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 3, 2025 "Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily new…
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